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The West Virginia Office of Broadband has published the West Virginia BEAD Program Alternative Technology Guidance for Alternative Technology providers to satisfy the timelines associated with notification requirements for Case 2, described in the guidance document. The document can be found in the Grant Program Information section of this website. On August 26, 2024, the…

WV Office of Broadband announces free grant writing workshop November 19

November 15, 2024

Registration open now The West Virginia Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Grant Resource Centers invite West Virginians to attend a free virtual grant writing workshop on November 19. This workshop, Organizational Capacity: Showcasing Your Strengths, and several others upcoming will assist individuals and groups applying for the Broadband Workforce…

West Virginia awarded over $9 million for digital equity projects

November 13, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.VA —The West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband (WVDED), has secured a federal grant to help bridge the digital divide in West Virginia. Through the Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded over $9 million to West Virginia for expanding high-speed internet affordability, digital skills…

West Virginia Opens BEAD Extension, Extension Target Areas Posted

November 8, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.VA — Today, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband (WVDED) is extending the application window of the West Virginia BEAD Program for select Target Areas. This Extension applies to areas without applications following the initial Full Application deadline or those at risk of lacking viable projects. The Extension opens on…

Gov. Jim Justice, WV Department of Economic Development, Office of Broadband and Partners Announce Successes Following 2024 West Virginia Broadband Summit

October 28, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.VA —The Governor Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, the Office of Broadband, along with the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council and the West Virginia Economic Development Council, hosted broadband industry leaders from throughout West Virginia and the nation at the 2024 West Virginia Broadband Summit this week in Charleston. The event…

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Next Meeting

Broadband Enhancement Council Meeting 2024 Dates:

May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 19
November 14
December 12

Council Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 10:00am unless noted otherwise.

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